Dean Phillips is a Minnesota politician and industrialist who is a member of the United States. Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district is represented in the House of Representatives. In the 2018 midterm elections, he defeated Erik Paulsen, a Democrat. In fact, Phillips received votes from all three countries in the district. He became the first Democrat to hold his seat since 1961 when he took office in 2019.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Dean Phillips |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Dean Benson Phillips |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 54 years old |
| Birth Date: | 20 January 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Minnesota |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.79 m |
| Weight: | 71 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Previous wife – Karin Present wife – N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes ( two daughters but names not available) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | No |
| Is Dean Phillips Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Businessman and Politician |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $80 Million |
Dean Phillips Biography
Dean was born in the state of Minnesota on January 20, 1969. Dean was born to Artie Pfefer and DeeDee Cohen and lost his father during the Vietnam War when he was six months old. His mother married Eddie Phillips, and he was adopted into the Phillips family, giving him the surname Phillips. DeeDee always guided and taught Dean the fundamental principles of hard work and diligence.
His paternal grandmother was Pauline Phillips, who wrote “Dear Abby” as Abigail Van Buren. He attended Brown University in Rhode Island. He returned to Minnesota and enrolled in the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota.
Dean Phillips Age, Height, Weight
Dean Phillips was born on January 20, 1969, and is 54 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.79 m and he weighs 71 kg.
Career
Dean began his career by working for InMotion, bicycle equipment, and clothing companies for two years. He then joined his family business before earning his master’s degree in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION from the University of Minnesota in the United States in 2000. After that, he was known as Phillips Distilling.
Dean had held his seat since 1961, making him the first Democrat to do so for so long. Phillips ran for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district in the 2018 elections. Phillips defeated former sales partner Cole Young in the Democratic primary, winning 81.6 percent of the vote and claiming all three district counties.
According to Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, Phillips received a Bipartisan Index Score of 1.1 in the 2019 116th United States Congress, ranking him 27th out of 435 participants.
Dean Phillips Achievements and Awards
Dean was declared the winner of the 2018 midterm elections in all three countries.
Dean had held his seat since 1961, making him the first Democrat to do so for so long.
Dean also serves on the House Ethics Committee, the Financial Services and International Affairs Committee, the Democratic Reform Task Force, and the Gun Violence Task Force.
Dean Phillips’s Net Worth in 2024
Dean Phillips has an estimated net worth of $80 million as of March 2024. He makes a good living as an American businessman, politician, CEO, rightful heir to the Phillips Distilling Company, co-owner of PENNY’S COFFEE AND TALENTI GELATO, and above all, he serves in the United States House of Representatives, earning a congressional salary of up to 174 thousand dollars.
Dean’s mother always taught him to be the best at what he does and to work tirelessly. He did exactly what his mother taught him, and as a result, success after success followed him. Whatever he did, it was either a success or something worthwhile because he always did it with zeal and gave his all to make it the best.
Dean Phillips Wife, Marriage
Dean Phillips is married, but no information about his wife is available. He has two daughters from his previous marriage to Karin. There are no details about his romantic or parental life.
